Trinidad State Beach Viewshed Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020010369
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Trinidad State Beach Viewshed Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/24/2020
Document Description
Remove native and non-native vegetation and undertake annual mowing at the vista point in Trinidad State Beach to restore and maintain the longstanding viewshed. Work will use hand tools to remove all trees less than 8" DBH (diameter at breast height), and if possible use trees that are removed with roots intact to revegetate areas where non-native plants were already removed. Excavation depths related to tree removal will not exceed 24". After tree removal, State Parks maintenance staff will conduct annual moving of the area to maintain the cleared areas.
Contact Information
Name
Shannon Dempsey
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
North Coast Redwoods District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Humboldt
Other Location Info
Trinidad State Beach
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the minor alterations in the condition of land and vegetation that do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; included as "resource management projects" on the Department's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4.